CRCritically Endangered
ekmulmbagge
Pentaphyllus testaceus
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Overview
Pentaphyllus testaceus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.
Pentaphyllus testaceus, a beetle species dependent on old-growth forest ecosystems, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and climate-induced changes to its woodland habitat.
Other threatened species in Tenebrionidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is ekmulmbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
ekmulmbagge is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pentaphyllus testaceus, a beetle species dependent on old-growth forest ecosystems, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and climate-induced changes to its woodland habitat.
Where does ekmulmbagge live?
ekmulmbagge occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to ekmulmbagge?
The main threats to ekmulmbagge are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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